{"title":"Marble Runs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA UGEARS marble run is a mechanical wooden model kit: you press the parts out of laser-cut plywood boards, slot them together without glue and drive the finished run by hand. The chain-lift marble run, for example, has 400 parts and takes about 7 hours to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference from a single marble track lies in the kit itself: the runs are designed as a system. Connectors are included, and several runs become one layout — driven by a single crank.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"murmel-kettenbahn","title":"Marble Run Chain Hoist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssemble me. Let my marbles go!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is it about marble runs that makes them so compelling? Kids and adults can watch marbles going down a track, passing through various obstacles, for hours on end.  Marble runs and races have become an unexpected YouTube phenomenon, with thousands of videos racking up millions of views. You choose a marble to watch, to cheer for, you wonder which path it will take, you put yourself in the marble's place, imagining that you are right there with the glass ball, going on a marvelous, unknown journey, with twists and turns and surprises around every corner. The thrill is even greater when you've built the marble run yourself. Now you're not just passively watching a video—you're fully invested because you built a wondrous machine with your own hands.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresenting the Ugears Marble Run Chain Hoist—an exciting kinetic sculpture and an intricate toy that teaches as it entertains. Turn the handle clockwise to set the machine in motion, and watch as the wooden chain hoist collects and lifts the marbles to the top of the machine, where a 3-way switch distributes them on different tracks. The Marble Run Chain Hoist is modular and can be connected to other Marble Run Chain Hoists (2 or 4 models can be connected, in pairs) using special connectors (included). Attach two Marble Run Chain Hoists together frontally, or connect four together, both frontally and laterally, for a mini system of hoists and runs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble Run Chain Hoist features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain hoist powered by a hand crank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA series of tracks with unique obstacles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-way switch distributes marbles on different tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne marble plunges down a chute, completing a loop-the-loop at the bottom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree marbles are collected in the accumulator then released down one of three short tracks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIY wooden Marble Run features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModular: connect 2 or 4 models into 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 colored marbles included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-laser-cut parts on wooden boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembles without glue or tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step instructions in 11 languages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ugears","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40866447130805,"sku":"70156","price":55.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/4100\/6988\/products\/DSC5673.jpg?v=1630054949"},{"product_id":"murmal-stufenbahn","title":"Marble Run Stepped Hoist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssemble me. Let my marbles go!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the Marble Run Stepped Hoist, the second in a series of Ugears modular marble runs. This fun and fascinating wooden marble run features an ingenious 3-stepped alternating lift mechanism and a set of new features to hold your attention as you watch the marbles make their cyclical journey.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn the crank handle clockwise to set the machine in motion and prepare to be mesmerized as the alternating stepped ladder collects, lifts, and passes the marbles back and forth until they reach the top of the machine to start their runs. Ugears marble runs are strong. Rigidity in the structure is achieved through a strong base and tightened frame parts. A muscular gear drive delivers power to both lifts: the main 3-stepped alternating lift and the auxiliary seesaw lift. We have designed the Ugears line of marble runs to be modular, that is, each model works as a standalone, or it can be connected frontally or laterally to other Ugears marble runs of the same or different design (2 or 4 models can be connected, in pairs, using the special connectors included in the kit). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble Run Stepped Hoist features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-stage alternating lift: passes the marbles back and forth as they climb to the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree tracks with unique obstacles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 1: 2-marble accumulator and serpentine run\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 2: hammer swing inside a C-shaped cradle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 3: whirlpool (funnel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-marble accumulator: the third marble opens the gates, releasing marbles onto their paths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIY wooden Marble Run features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModular: connect 2 or 4 models into 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 colored marbles included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembles without glue or tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step instructions in 11 languages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree spare parts upon request\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ugears","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41144338546869,"sku":"70157","price":57.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/4100\/6988\/products\/DSC7110.jpg?v=1632920752"},{"product_id":"murmel-kettenbahn-bausatz","title":"Marble Run Tiered Hoist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssemble me. Let my marbles go!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fun with marble runs continues with Ugears' Marble Run Tiered Hoist, the third in a series of Ugears modular marble runs. This unique entrant in our growing collection of entertaining wooden marble runs features a fascinating lift, three new track elements, and interesting trap and release mechanisms sprinkled throughout. Turn the hand crank and watch the marbles make their journeys through various obstacles down to the collection tray below. Which marble will take which track, and what adventures await? Guessing is part of the fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have designed the Marble Run Tiered Hoist and the entire line of Ugears marble runs to be modular, that is, the Tiered Hoist works as a standalone or it can be connected frontally or laterally to other Ugears marble runs of the same or different design (2 or 4 models can be connected, in pairs, using the special connectors included in the kit). A trigger mechanism just before the return track can send marbles back to the tiered hoist, to an adjoining marble run, or toggle between the two (you set your preference with a pull latch). Connect up to four marble runs to form an amazing, complex system of interconnected elements, all powered by a single crank. 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Let my marbles go!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Marble Run Spiral Hoist is the fourth model in the Ugears’ collection of fascinating DIY wooden mechanical marble runs. There's something mesmerizing about marble runs. Kids and adults can get lost for hours watching the movement of these magical machines, and the Ugears Marble Run Spiral Hoist promises endless entertainment for all ages. Discover your inner engineer as you build this engaging 3D mechanical puzzle. If you're up for a challenge, why not assemble all four marble runs to quadruple the fun? You can leave the model in its attractive natural wood state or unleash your inner artist by painting it in different colors, as many Ugears fans around the world do. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur team of designers created the Marble Run Spiral Hoist and our three other marble runs (Chain Hoist, Stepped Hoist, and Tiered Hoist) as fantastic standalone models, but also as modular elements that can be connected into a super Marble Run! You can connect any two or four marble runs with special connectors (included in each kit) to create a giant marble amusement park, featuring a variety of soaring lifts and obstacles to overcome on the descent. The escapement at the end of each set can send the marbles back to the original hoist, to an adjacent marble run, or alternate between the two (controlled by a special weighted switch).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble Run Spiral Hoist features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo types of rails to speed the ascent: the main spiral rails and vertical rails  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree exciting downhill tracks  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 1: high-speed slide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 2: vertical snake  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 3: mountain river \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-crank mechanism lifts colored glass marbles upward  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage at the top holds marbles before they begin their descent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIY wooden Marble Run features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModular: connect 2 or 4 models into 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 colored marbles included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembles without glue or tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step instructions in 11 languages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree spare parts upon request\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ugears","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43605565145353,"sku":"70177","price":55.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/4100\/6988\/products\/DSC9313.jpg?v=1658866935"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/4100\/6988\/collections\/welt-murmelbahnen.jpg?v=1789957707","url":"https:\/\/www.ugears.de\/en\/collections\/murmelbahnen.oembed","provider":"UGEARS.de","version":"1.0","type":"link"}